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Seal of recognition
The Seal acts as a guarantee of a quality learning event that meets rigorous criteria set by CILIP.
Learning events must engage with at least one aspect of CILIP’s Body of Professional Knowledge (BPK).
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CILIP’s Body of Professional Knowledge (BPK)
This document sets out the unique areas of knowledge and practice that LIS professionals have.
These encompass eg organisation of information and ethical framework within which we work.
The BPK also includes generic and transferable skills and areas of knowledge such as:
- computer and information literacy
- research methods
- training
- mentoring
- interpersonal and management skills
The BPK is the knowledge base of our profession.
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Use of seal
Organisations that are awarded the Seal can use the symbol on publicity materials to promote a particular learning activity only if it meets the criteria.
You won’t find the logo on your local Career Development Group Division’s publicity for:
- pub quizzes
- social networking events
- sponsored walks
You will find it on courses:
- ‘Preparing for Chartership’
- ‘Creating a successful portfolio’
- ‘Managing your career’
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All publicity for a learning activity must include:
- a clear statement of the target audience
- an indication of the level of background knowledge that is required of delegates
- the learning outcomes that delegates should expect to achieve as a result of the course
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Teaching methods
Course or workshop organisers must indicate in their publicity what teaching methods will be used during the session, such as:
- presentations
- hands-on activities
- whether there will be any kind of formal or informal assessment during or after the session
- whether it will lead to a qualification
Even if there is no assessment or qualification, a certificate should be given to each delegate as proof of attendance and an indication of the learning outcomes achieved.
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Course materials
Presentations, handouts, and other course materials have to be
- clearly organised
- well presented
- accurate
- up to date
- comply with Disability Discrimination Act requirements
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Evaluation
- Feedback forms must be given to all delegates, as this is the only way of ensuring that the aims and objectives of the course have been successfully met.
- Evaluating the responses and comments afterwards provides a valuable means of improving the quality of future activities.
- By working to meet all these criteria consistently, we will ensure that delegates at a Career Development Group event can expect a high quality learning experience.
Honorary Learning Co-ordinator